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Sole Practitioner
Rule 31 Family Law Mediator specially trained to mediate cases involving domestic violence.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Custody
- Child Support
- Mediation
- Step-Parent Adoption
- Wills and Living Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate of Estates
- Conservatorship/Guardianship
- Name Changes
Litigation Percentage
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Tennessee, 1991
Honors and Awards
- Jur. Award for Advanced Legal Writing, 1990 – 1991
- American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Legal Research & Writing, 1987 – 1988
- West Publishing Award for Outstanding Achievement in Secured Transaction, 1990 – 1991
Education
- Nashville School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee
- J.D.
- Honors: The Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn of The Nashville School of Law, 1991
- Honors: Ranked 3rd in graduating law class of 1991
- Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee
- M.A.
- Major: Educational Administration
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
- B.S.
- Major: Home Economics Education
Past Employment Positions
- University of TN Agricultural Extension Service, Assist, Home Demonstration Agent, 1970
- Dekalb County Board of Education, Teacher, Principal, Supervisor, 1970 – 1991
Classes/Seminars
Women’s Leadership Conference, Lebanon Business Prof. Women’s Club
Pro Bono Activities
- Multiple non-profit organizations
References
Wilson Bank and Trust, Lebanon, Tennessee
Hobbies and Special Interests:
- Farming/raising alpacas
- Gardening
- Sewing
- Knitting
- Kayaking
- Horseback riding